Mystery Plane at KSBP

Can anyone help me identify this aircraft?  It was flying around the patch a few weeks ago and don't recognize it.  Open cockpit, low wing, slow flyer.  Any help would be appreciated.  Just add a comment.

Boeing 737 lands at KSBP

On a rainy day in January 2009 a chartered B-737 from Alaska Airlines landed at the San Luis Obispo airport (KSBP).  This was the largest aircraft to date to land at KSBP.  There was a large group of people parked in the airport viewing area to watch this event.  Here is the video  I took that the captain of the aircraft commented on.  (includes radio communications).

Gazelle Helicopter Test Flight

This Gazelle was going on a test flight before apparent sale and delivery.  Did a few approaches and a very nice landing.  Enjoy!  (Anybody know what the ABB on the fuselage means?)

Prop strike

Happened to see this around 5pm today. Looks like the nose gear collapsed after landing. Probably no injuries other than the aircraft. I'm sure it'll be back in the air in no time. KSBP has shops for all needed repairs. It's a Lancair Legacy. Will update if I hear more.

Galloping Ghost

I think this is the best video of Galloping Ghost and this year's Reno Air Races I've seen yet. This video is sans crash and HD. Interesting wobble before final pitch and roll.



Final Flight of the Ghost from Jason Schillereff on Vimeo.

Race 41 Low Pass at KSBP

Here's a video of Race 41 doing low pass.  Taken a few weeks ago.  It qualified at Reno Air Races with a speed of 308mph.  It can go much faster...

Race 41 hits 308.998mph in qualifying at Reno Air Races

  Scott Nelson hits 308mph in qualifying the 1st day at Reno Air Races.  Scott is a local pilot and is showing off what the Thunder Mustang Race 41 can do this week at Reno.  The aircraft is for sale.  Maybe a Reno win will increase interest in this pretty airplane.

The 2011 Reno Air Races are Coming

The top picks for Sport Class at the Reno Air Races this year are both from KSBP (San Luis Obispo).  Here's a low pass video I shot awhile back.  Hope to get some more in the coming weeks before the races September 12-18 2011.  Still looking for who will be live streaming some video and audio this year.

Thunder Over The Valley Air Show

The museum at KSMX is having an air show this weekend.  The site is http://smmof.org/airshowinformation.aspx

Plan on heading out there tomorrow.  Hopefully will get some pics for a followup post here.